TORONTO – Jim Hamm has been appointed general manager for Rogers Media’s three new Atlantic Canada radio stations.
Hamm will head up the new FM stations CKNI-FM 91.9 in Moncton, CHNI-FM 88.9 in Saint John and CJNI-FM 95.7 in Halifax. Rogers was awarded the licences for the three new FM stations by the CRTC last November.
Most recently Hamm was the general manager for the Rogers Sudbury Radio Group, where he oversaw the day-to-day management and strategic planning for CJRQ-FM, CJMX-FM and CIGM-AM. In addition, he held the position of product and programming manager for the Rogers Ontario North cluster of 11 stations in Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie and Orillia.
"Jim is the perfect choice for this job," said Gary Miles, Rogers Media’s radio president, in a release. "Not only is he a seasoned manager with over 20 years of experience in some of the most competitive radio markets in Canada, he’s a local New Brunswick boy, born and bred. I know our Atlantic stations will be a great success with Jim at the helm."
Hamm grew up in New Brunswick and has roots in the historic town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Educated at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, Jim got his start in radio working at the University radio station.
"I’m very excited to be returning to the Maritimes," said Hamm. "This is a wonderful opportunity for me to return home and I look forward to putting together an outstanding team of radio professionals who are committed to serving the needs of our local communities."
